A/HRC/32/36/Add.2 (ii) Is simple, expeditious and non-onerous, with clear requirements, including as to the relevant responsible authority; (iii) Results in the acquisition of legal personality; (iv) Is not subject to overly intrusive and burdensome transparency and accountability requirements prior or subsequent to fundraising; (b) Amend the labour laws to reflect the rights of all workers: (i) To freedom of association, including the ability to form or join trade unions; (ii) To freely engage in collective action, including strikes; (iii) To enforce collective agreements in conformity with international labour law standards; (iv) To freedom of expression, including opinions that may be considered political; (c) Implement as a matter of urgency the recommendations issued by the Committee on Freedom of Association, including in relation to the recognition of the Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union and the Korean Government Employees Union; (d) Ensure that the laws and policies guiding the establishment of political parties encourage the formation of small parties and ensure a level playing field in terms of funding. Other recommendations 97. The Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government abrogate article 7 of the National Security Act. 98. The Special Rapporteur recommends that private sector companies, such as Samsung and Valeo Electrical Systems Korea, commit to upholding the rights to freedom of association for workers and subscribe to the United Nations Global Compact and operationalize the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. 99. The Special Rapporteur recommends that the National Human Rights Commission of Korea work with the Government to: (a) Implement the recommendations of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions and to earn the confidence of all stakeholders, including civil society; (b) Implement recommendations related to the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association. 100. The Special Rapporteur calls on civil society to: (a) Continue its advocacy and monitoring work in relation to the enjoyment of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association; (b) Follow up and monitor the implementation of the recommendations contained in the present report. 21

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